Lykens, PA (ZIP 17048) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $652.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 10 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Lykens has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
Lykens has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 1953.
Lykens has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Lykens has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lykens was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $600K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17048 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lykens, PA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Lykens (ZIP 17048) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Lykens has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17048 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $652.5K in property damage in the Lykens, PA area (ZIP 17048). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →